34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

76°
H 90°
L 75°
W
1mph
High tide
11:58 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 6:14 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 12m at 11:58 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (68% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - May 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:164.07:425.11:130.01:07-0.16:227:55Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:583.98:205.11:570.01:45-0.16:217:55Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:373.88:585.12:380.02:210.06:207:56Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:163.79:355.03:180.02:570.16:197:57Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:543.610:124.93:570.13:340.26:187:58Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:323.510:504.74:360.24:110.36:177:58Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:123.411:304.55:150.44:510.56:167:59Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:563.35:570.55:350.66:158:00Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:134.312:443.36:400.56:250.76:148:01Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:004.11:373.37:260.67:210.86:138:01Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:514.02:343.58:140.58:240.86:128:02Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:463.93:313.89:030.49:280.76:128:03Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:423.94:254.39:520.210:310.56:118:04Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:384.05:184.710:410.011:290.26:108:05Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:324.16:085.211:29-0.36:098:05Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:244.26:585.712:24-0.112:18-0.56:098:06New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:164.37:496.01:17-0.41:07-0.76:088:07New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:084.38:396.22:09-0.51:58-0.86:078:07New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:004.39:316.23:01-0.62:49-0.86:078:08New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:544.310:246.03:54-0.63:43-0.76:068:09Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:504.311:185.74:47-0.64:39-0.56:058:10Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:504.25:42-0.45:39-0.36:058:10Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:155.312:534.26:39-0.36:440.06:048:11First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:144.91:594.27:36-0.27:530.36:048:12First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:154.53:044.38:34-0.19:040.46:038:12First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:174.24:064.49:300.010:120.46:038:13First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:173.95:024.610:220.011:130.46:028:14Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:133.85:524.811:100.06:028:14Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:033.76:374.912:080.311:55 AM0.06:028:15Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:493.67:185.012:560.312:360.06:018:16Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:323.67:575.01:390.21:150.06:018:16Full Moon31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658559)

Common Questions About Wilmington Beach, NC Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wilmington Beach, NC?

Wilmington Beach, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 68% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Wilmington Beach, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Wilmington Beach, NC?

Tide predictions for Wilmington Beach, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Wilmington Beach, NC?

Tide data for Wilmington Beach, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658559. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658559.

What is the moon phase in Wilmington Beach, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Wilmington Beach, NC is Third Quarter (68% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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